Area News
MCT July service change begins Sunday, July 12
New MCT Micro – Troy | Maryville service launches Monday, July 13 Madison County Transit (MCT) will implement its July service change beginning Sunday, July 12, 2026. The changes include: The launch of a new MCT Micro service area in Troy, Maryville, and Glen Carbon area, which will replace the #13 Troy-Glen Carbon fixed route;…
Read MoreBeverly Farm’s annual fireworks display in Godfrey rescheduled for July 10
Beverly Farm Foundation has announced that its annual fireworks display, rained out on June 26, has been rescheduled for the evening of Thursday, July 10, on its campus in Godfrey. The event is open to the public and promises an evening of entertainment, community fellowship, and patriotic celebration as Beverly Farm continues celebrating America’s 250th…
Read MoreGlobal Aerospace Summit returns to St. Louis region Aug. 19, 20
Two-day program to highlight aerospace manufacturing innovation and global industry collaboration Building on the success of the inaugural event last summer, the Global Aerospace Summit will return to the St. Louis region Aug. 19 and 20, 2026, bringing together aerospace manufacturers, suppliers, government leaders, educators and workforce partners for a two-day program focused on advancing…
Read MoreOperation Patriot Shield results in arrest of 224 fugitives in Missouri, Illinois
ST. LOUIS – The United States Attorneys and United States Marshals for the Southern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri have announced the results of a regional public safety initiative led by the U.S. Marshals Service and its task force law enforcement partners. The coordinated effort was executed over the month of June…
Read MoreHoffman celebrates new Shiloh police station, joins groundbreaking with local officials
Working to ensure our law enforcement has the resources they need to do their job safely and effectively, State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) joined local leaders, police and community members on Monday, June 29, for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a new police station in Shiloh. “This new station is a significant investment in public safety,…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy supports 2026 American Lung Association Evening of Promise Gala
Simmons Hanly Conroy recently supported the American Lung Association’s 2026 Evening of Promise Gala as a Champion Partner. Held June 20, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, the annual event raises funds to advance lung health through research, education, and advocacy. For decades, Simmons Hanly Conroy has represented thousands of individuals and families affected…
Read MoreNew round of funding for EV charging stations through IDOT
July 20 deadline to apply for $30 million via National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program The Illinois Department of Transportation has opened a call for locations for a special round of funding available through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Approximately $30 million is available through the program’s fourth round of funding availability. Applications must…
Read MoreFirst Mid Insurance Group’s Senior Solutions recognized as ‘Million Dollar Agency’
First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG) recently announced that its Senior Solutions division, which assists Medicare beneficiaries and seniors with their health insurance needs, has been recognized by Senior Marketing Specialists with four prestigious awards: 5 Million Dollar Producer Award, 2025 Lives Impacted Award recognition 2025 Top Agency Total Growth Award 2025 Top Producing Medicare Advantage…
Read MoreIllinois EDC launches program to turn data into economic growth
The Illinois Economic Development Corporation’s Economic Research Center recently announced the launch of the Regional Research Pilot Program (R2P2), a new initiative designed to provide deeper, forward-looking research and economic growth planning support to communities and partners across Illinois. R2P2 is designed to help communities move beyond individual projects and near-term needs by offering strategic…
Read MoreEdwardsville Police release Fourth of July enforcement results
Edwardsville police officers made five impaired driving arrests and issued 17 citations for other violations during the recent Fourth of July traffic safety campaign. Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this statewide effort to remove drunk and drugged drivers from our roads and encourage seat belt use. The Edwardsville Police Department joined forces with…
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